cibyl
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OK,..finally, it's here:
Initial impressions:
Initial Gripe:
The amp has a Pre and Post EFX Loop that can be used as a boost and are both foot switchable. The Post EFX loop is more your standard loop, you can run it either series or parallel and it's foot switchable. The Pre EFX loop is more of a boost circuit that adds gain and a bit of volume (has a level control on the back of the amp) that you can run pedals to boost for solos. I'm thinking a dirt pedal would work well for adding gain and color. The EQ Bright/Fat sweep knob on the gain side is a really interesting feature. You can set your normal EQ controls (Treble, Mid, Bass) then depending on the guitar use the EQ knob to dial it in exactly like you like.
I need A LOT more time with it but it'd definitely a tone monster, both channels hold a bunch quality tones. It's so clear,...and it covers nothing up. I'm a ham fisted hack that needs to practice more if I want to sound good using this beast. I'd say this amp can cover a lot of ground with the exception of metal. I'll admit I'm not completely blown away yet which I kind of like. I've owned a lot of amps that I immediately go "HOLY SHIT THIS IS THE BEST EVER!" only to find later that feeling wears off. I feel like this amp is gonna demand more of me as a player, which frankly is a little intimidating. Oh, the matching cab is loaded with a Greenback and a G12H30.
Initial impressions:
- The clean channel (Alpha) is amazing.
- The reverb is the best I've heard. OK, maybe some Fenders are better.
- Both modes of the gain side (Omega) are very different.
- Doesn't have tons of gain (kinda surprised) but the full range of the sweep is completely usable in both modes.
- Sounds equally good loud or at low/bedroom volumes.
- The overall feel is bouncy/springy. The gain structure has an almost rubbery/tacky feel. Really unique.
Initial Gripe:
- The "80" mode is not as loud as the "69" mode.
The amp has a Pre and Post EFX Loop that can be used as a boost and are both foot switchable. The Post EFX loop is more your standard loop, you can run it either series or parallel and it's foot switchable. The Pre EFX loop is more of a boost circuit that adds gain and a bit of volume (has a level control on the back of the amp) that you can run pedals to boost for solos. I'm thinking a dirt pedal would work well for adding gain and color. The EQ Bright/Fat sweep knob on the gain side is a really interesting feature. You can set your normal EQ controls (Treble, Mid, Bass) then depending on the guitar use the EQ knob to dial it in exactly like you like.
I need A LOT more time with it but it'd definitely a tone monster, both channels hold a bunch quality tones. It's so clear,...and it covers nothing up. I'm a ham fisted hack that needs to practice more if I want to sound good using this beast. I'd say this amp can cover a lot of ground with the exception of metal. I'll admit I'm not completely blown away yet which I kind of like. I've owned a lot of amps that I immediately go "HOLY SHIT THIS IS THE BEST EVER!" only to find later that feeling wears off. I feel like this amp is gonna demand more of me as a player, which frankly is a little intimidating. Oh, the matching cab is loaded with a Greenback and a G12H30.
